Peruvian blueberry exports have reached a new record, surpassing 2 billion dollars in the first eleven months of 2024. This represents a 46% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, according to data from the Peruvian Ministry of... read more

The Greenery has officially launched the Dutch Inspire strawberry season. This year, an expanded cultivation area ensures a greater volume of these premium, flavorful strawberries, making them available to more consumers. The growth among the growers is one of the key factors contributing to this increase. read more

Smurfit Westrock, the world's largest integrated paper-based packaging manufacturer, has been recognized in the 8th edition of the Consumer Goods Innovation Observatory (OIGC) for AgroLife®, the revolutionary

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Mexican tomato cultivator Finka has become a customer of Source.ag. Finka is renowned for its leadership and innovation in Mexico's high-tech greenhouse sector. At Source.ag, we are dedicated to empowering growers like Finka with cutting-edge technology. We are excited to support Finka in... read more

In 2025, Spain regained its position as the leader in organic production within the EU, surpassing France which had held the top spot since 2020. As per the Infoam/FIBL report, Spain had 2,991,881 hectares of organic production in 2023, which was 316,550 hectares or 11.8% more than in 2022. France was previously the leading country in organic production within the EU. read more

In the collective imagination, the potato has often been considered a simple, even poor product, although - for some time now - this image has been completely changed. In fact, the debate that emerged in the second part of the IFN live broadcast read more

We have entered the final phase of the artichoke campaign, which, as highlighted in the analyses of the Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, has proven to be disappointing. In the Hypermarket + Supermarket channel, volumes are declining: from October to January, there is a 10% decrease in volume and a 9% decrease in value. read more

In 2024, according to a report by Hortoinfo based on Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat) data, Morocco became the second-largest supplier of tomatoes to the EU Member States, only surpassed by the Netherlands. The report indicates that Spain, which had previously been the top tomato seller to the EU since 2016, has ... read more

The additional module SPRING V2 by GLOBALG.A.P., known as "Sustainable Program for Irrigation and Groundwater Use (SPRING)," represents an important opportunity for agricultural producers and companies in the supply chain. read more

India: Lulu Group signs agreement with Highland Group to procure food from Odisha
Lulu Group is ready to broaden its sourcing activities in Odisha. It has signed an agreement with Highland Group during Gulfood 2025. "We recognize the significant potential in Odisha for sourcing top-quality fruits, vegetables, rice, and" read more

Reflecting on the past year and with a positive outlook for 2025, Zetapack highlights one of the most fascinating projects carried out in 2024. Zetapack has consistently focused on catering to the horticultural industry, specifically in weighing products such as vine tomatoes, courgettes, peppers, and similar items. read more

A new A$1.7 million mapping initiative is poised to revolutionize how fruit growers address biosecurity threats. read more

Fairtrade has been an important tool in the Latin American banana market, aiming to ensure minimum prices that enable producers to be financially sustainable. However, global market conditions have made it challenging to achieve this objective. The pressure to reduce costs and the competition among major producers have... read more

Ukraine is ranked among the top three countries in terms of per capita vegetable consumption in 2024, following China and Turkey. Ukrainians consume an average of 653 kg of vegetables per year, compared to 486 kg in China and 353 kg in Turkey, according to East Fruit. The global vegetable market experienced a 0.6% growth. read more

A study conducted on French patients with liver cirrhosis suggests that an increased consumption of vegetables may lower the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Published in JHEP Reports, the research emphasizes the possible impact of diet on preventing liver cancer in populations at high risk. The study,... read more

Według Mehdi Benchekroun, CEO DMB & Co, niskie temperatury w północnym Maroku wpłynęły na owoce miękkie: "Obserwujemy opóźnienie w dojrzewaniu owoców takich jak borówki. Spodziewaliśmy się osiągnięcia dużych zbiorów w styczniu-lutym, a teraz jest to". read more

Chiny wyraziły intencję wzmocnienia strategicznego partnerstwa z Boliwią, odzwierciedlając tym samym szersze wysiłki mające na celu umocnienie relacji w całej Ameryce Łacińskiej. W trakcie spotkania w ONZ minister spraw zagranicznych Chin Wang Yi podkreślił, że "Ameryka Łacińska jest domem dla latynoskiego". read more

The exporter dismisses concerns about the impact of weather on the quality of fruits. In his opinion, many producers have recently replaced plants on their plantations with new varieties, allowing them to offer larger quantities of premium class fruits. There is also a great emphasis on... read more

Reducing operational costs in greenhouses is a common goal for all growers. Labor is usually the biggest expense in greenhouse operations, and how it is managed efficiently directly affects profitability. While completely reducing labor costs may not always be possible, there are significant ways to cut down on them. read more

Kenya's avocado industry is currently experiencing a period of growth, which is transforming the economic landscape for small-scale farmers in response to increasing global demand. In 2024, avocado exports generated $159 million, representing an 11% increase from the previous year. Kenya is ranked as the sixth-largest avocado producer in the world. Despite... read more